6 Weeks Out
Mondays run came with a little post-treatment soreness, Tuesday was a little better and then, on Wednesday, I had my first session in nearly three weeks.
2 mile warm up, drills & strides, followed by 3x2 miles at marathon pace off 2 mins jog recovery. The actual reps were run at 4:12 per k on a treadmill with a 1% incline. My heart rate shot up to the mid to late 160’s. The second rep was slightly lower and the third was lower again. With regard to feel, I felt ok! The third rep I completely zoned out and felt like I could have carried on, despite the higher HR reading. I’ve been training to run 2:57 but honestly, I think I’ll go with the sub 3 group (assuming the pacer can actually pace) and stick with 4:15/4:16. I will more than happily take 2:59:59 considering how this prep has gone.
Took Thursday as a rest day, gearing up for my second session of the week on Friday; 4x2 miles at MRP. Decided to wear my Metaspeed Sky+ as a reintroduction to super shoe training after wearing nothing carbon plated for some time. Wow. HR stayed in the 150’s this time despite the longer effort (no drifting even at the end) and - for the first time ever - actually felt the benefit of being in fast shoes. For the longest time I’ve felt like the Sky+ just have not suited my running mechanics. On Friday I learned how to run in them to get the benefit. Hopefully the Metaspeed Edge Paris will leave customs in time for us to snag a pair before Manchester. From the reviews, I feel these will suit me a lot better.
Saturday was an easy 9 miler.
Sunday long run: Holly asked if I wanted to do the first 8 miles with her. Normally I’m hesitant because her easy pace is not easy for me. I did, however, agree and it turned out to be a very pleasant run. HR has finally come back to normal and I managed to bank 15 comfy but hilly miles, at an avg pace of 5:09 with a HR of 139.
Total Weekly Mileage: 57. Not a bad return after 3 weeks of very little running.